Remove XP Smart Security 2010, or av.exe (XP Smart Security 2010, or av.exe Removal)
March 25th, 2010 | by Alex |XP Smart Security 2010, or av.exe Descriptions:
XP Smart Security 2010, also known as XP Smart Security, is a rogue anti-spyware application, designed to trick you and steal your money. Be sure your antivirus software is updated and you have a full protection of your computer. XP Smart Security 2010 comes from the same family as Vista Smart Security 2010 and Win 7 Smart Security 2010.
Although you don’t install XP Smart Security 2010 yourself, it might get to your PC when you don’t expect that at all. XP Smart Security 2010 usually hides under video codecs, or updates for your flash player. In addition, it might be installed to your PC while scanning your machine with the online scanner. The worst thing is that you don’t have to accept any license agreements for the installation – XP Smart Security 2010 just installs without any permission.
After the installation, XP Smart Security 2010 starts scanning your computer. Keep in mind that all the viruses found on your machine is nothing more than scam. These files which XP Smart Security 2010 detects as threats are files created by the rogueware in advance (during installation).
After the scans of your PC, XP Smart Security 2010 starts displaying warnings that you are in a great danger. However, this is just the way to convince you to purchase the full version of it.
Don’t believe in XP Smart Security 2010. Don’t install it. If XP Smart Security 2010 has got into your PC, remove it manually (follow the instructions below) or use our automatic detection tool.
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XP Smart Security 2010, or av.exe Manual Removal Instructions:
Stop These XP Smart Security 2010 Processes:
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av.exe
Find and Delete These XP Smart Security 2010 Files:
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%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\av.exe
Remove These XP Smart Security 2010 Registry Values:
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “av.exe†/START “%1″ %*
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “av.exe†/START “%1″ %*
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command “(Default)†= “av.exe†/START “firefox.exe†-safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “av.exe†/START “iexplore.exeâ€
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “av.exe†/START “firefox.exeâ€
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “AntiVirusOverride†= “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center “FirewallOverride†= “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “av.exe†/START “%1″ %*
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command “(Default)†= “av.exe†/START “%1″ %*
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5 Responses to “Remove XP Smart Security 2010, or av.exe (XP Smart Security 2010, or av.exe Removal)”
By daniella primus on Apr 4, 2010 | Reply
I’m soo sad because this antivirus has completely tricked me n I purchased the virus now I’m not sure how I will get my money bk what should I do can some1 plzzz help me
By carli on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
I’m sorry but you wont get yuor money back. If you put your cred. card number through I would recommend you get a new one and cancel it.
By Chris on Apr 16, 2010 | Reply
If you follow the advice above, your Windows XP will be screwed! The first registry deletion that it tells you to do will then prevent you from opening any executable files. XP will act like it doesn’t understand how to open any executable, and at that point your toast!
By pcrcs on Apr 19, 2010 | Reply
Chris is right. I followed the advice listed above, and now no exe files will open. Even tried to compare the registry items from a working computer, and still can’t get the exe files to run. Ended up wiping the computer and started all over. Wish someone would provide the correct registry fix, instead of the dangerous one provided above.
By Scooby on Apr 21, 2010 | Reply
Instead of removing these entries, try just removing the part that starts the virus. For the entries on starting .exe files, remove all except “%1″ %* in the registry value.